Best optics on Reddit
180 reviews from r/300BLK, r/ar15, r/1022 and 35 more subreddits
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#1
Holosun
4.5
(40)
"I went 508t, it's great."
"Holosun 507c or 507k or 407, as well as the vortex defender has worked out great."
"I have a Holosun SCRS on a ADM mount and it works great."
"407k comes with a plate and I love it. 6MOA dot is the way to go for carry."
"He507k x2 slaps, no complaints whatsoever."
"Holosuns are the best if you're looking for something inexpensive."
"Check around for a deal and get a Holosun 407k if it’s within your budget."
"Holosun 507comp or Vortex Defender XL."
"I absolutely love the 507c ACSS Vulcan."
"A Holosun 510C with an HM3X would be my pick."
#2
Primary Arms
4.8
(14)
"I really like the PA micro prism 3x."
"You should check out Primary Arms"
"Primary arms! I've moved almost entirely to prism optics."
"Primary arms micro prism. I have one on my 10/22."
"Consider the Primary arms 1x prisms as well."
"Primary Arms Micro Prisms."
"Fixed mag I really like the PA Micro prism 3x."
"The new Primary arms 1-6, the SLX, 2nd focal plane."
"Primary Arms GLX 2x"
"I run the PA 1x prism on mine and it’s solid"
#3
Sig
4.3
(15)
"I have a SIG Romeo 5 on mine with the lowest picatinny mount."
"Romeo5 is enclosed emitter, T2 footprint, 2032 battery accessible."
"Sig tango 1x6 is what I run with a 45degree red dot."
"I like my Sig Tango MSR 1-6."
"Romeo X Enclosed Compact."
"Romeo x compact enclosed."
"I really like the Romeo 5. Fairly rugged, durable, and the price was justifiable for me."
"Sig romeo5 is solid lol"
"I have a Sig Tango MSR 1-6 LPVO, it was 300 on OpticsPlanet."
"Romeo 5x gen 2 on sale at Cabela’s."
#4
Vortex
4.4
(14)
"I ended up going w/ a Vortex Razor Gen 3 1-10."
"Love the vortex defender I have both the xl and st."
"I have a 1-4x Vortex Viper PST. I have confidence with it to 100 yds."
"Can't go wrong with a vortex venom or an arken ep5."
"The vortex Defender-ccw is a direct fit."
"For direct fits get Vortex defender CCW or Gideon Judge."
"You can look at the vortex defender st."
"I went vortex defender st but you do need the plate."
"I put a vortex venom on mine because it was cheap."
"Vortex makes prism and LPVO optics in the 300-400 dollar range that are pretty solid and come with their warranty"
#5
Eotech
4.3
(7)
"I run that Eotech on my 7.5", it is a good choice for your stated purpose."
"If money isn’t an issue, go eotech."
"Eotech or Romeo 4T Pro."
"Eotech all day."
"Just go with an eotech and be done with it."
"Eotech is always a good choice."
"A red dot or eotech without magnifier is just fine."
#6
Aimpoint
4.7
(6)
"Just get an aimpoint pro and leave it on for years."
"Be patient save another 2 weeks you’re ALMOST to the golden Aimpoint pro for 450."
"If money isn’t an issue, go eotech. Or aimpoint."
"Aimpoint t2 in a design machine mount."
"I’d go with a red dot that either has a really good battery life or shake awake."
"I’d recommend a T-2 and a eotech magnifier."
#7
Trijicon
4.5
(6)
"I have a C with a Trijicon RMR on it. I have mild astigmatism and this optic works well for me."
"I have the 300BO BDC reticle ACOG 4x32. It is great."
"I have 2 RMR’s on my carry guns."
"You can find them for around $500"
"Rmrcc is the only other option"
"Trijicon Rmr cc"
#8
Steiner
4.5
(6)
"The ones that work well for me are the Steiner MPS and the Acro P2."
"They’re damn good optics for the money. Best bang for your buck."
"Steiner P4xi in a scalarworks mount."
"- Steiner 2-12."
"Steiner p4xi."
"I’m thinking about a Steiner MPS"
#9
Sig Sauer
4.3
(6)
"I went Romeo1Pro, can be found for $200-$300 most places and I love it."
"Check out Sig Sauer zulu6 image stabilizing binos."
"If you want closed emitter, do the Romeo 3 max pro if you want the more expensive option."
"Get the Legion with the Romeo X Pro."
"I like the Romeo1pro on my elite, but for carry you prob want a enclosed optic"
"Imho elite is the way to go unless you want the legion paint job"
#10
EPS Carry
4.8
(4)
"I would personally recommend the EPS carry series."
"EPS Carry is the only answer."
"I have an EPS Carry on my CS. Fits perfect and it’s my EDC."
"I run an EPS Carry and threw on a TLR-7."
#11
ACOG
4.5
(4)
"ACOGS for life"
"Acog is a good option no matter what."
"I get the ACOG. one of my favorite optics."
"If you like lightweight/ compact, then acog."
#12
EPS
5.0
(3)
"EPS carry is a perfect fit for mine so no over hang."
"I run EPS carry."
"EPS carry."
#13
EOTech
4.3
(3)
"The Eotech/Aimpoints are amazing for HD."
"I just got the 300 blk eotech for my banshee 8"."
"Very happy with that eotech on my 10" with a 3x magnifier."
#14
Vortex Spitfire
5.0
(2)
"I got the Spitfire and didn't even realize it was a good optic for those with astigmatism."
"Spitfire….game changing."
#15
Strike Eagle
5.0
(2)
"Strike Eagle 5x25 or the Venom."
"I have been vary happy with the StrikeEagle 5-25 on my 457."
#16
Vudu
5.0
(2)
"My personal recommendation for a range toy would be a vudu 1-10 with a ScopeSwitch for a mount."
"Just put a Vudu 1-10 on mine… was thinking along the same lines as you re: magnifier and dot."
#17
Mk5HD
4.5
(2)
"Mk5hd 3.6-18."
"If you go Mk5HD go 3.6-18."
#18
Leupold
4.5
(2)
"My 10.5” wears a Leupold vx6HD 1-6 in a reptilia aus mount."
"I want great value and not feel the need to upgrade immediately."
#19
Sig Sauer Romeo 5
4.0
(2)
"Romeo 5 with a magnifier is a sweet combo."
"Romeo 5 use the other 200$ on something else."
#20
Red Dot
4.0
(2)
"A red dot will be so much better for HD than a magnified optic."
"A solid red dot on the scout rail would be my suggestion."
#21
Holosun HS510C
4.0
(2)
"Holosun’s and PA prism’s, in red, work pretty well for my astigmatism."
"I would go with an HS510C or AEMS."
#22
Nightforce
4.0
(2)
"The mil reticle sold out quick however a few places still have moa reticle in s"
"Nightforce nxs 2.5-10x24"
#23
Athlon Ares ETR
4.0
(2)
"I have a Athlon ares etr on one and Vortex Diamondback on another."
"I have an ares etr and i like it more than my reddit-renown pst gen ii."
#24
Credo
4.0
(2)
"I have the Credo 2-10… so far I like it."
"I have a credo 2-10 and it’s served me well."
#25
Nightforce ATACR 4-16x42
5.0
(1)
"- ATACR 4-16x42
- Leupold 3.6-18x44"
#26
Trijicon MRO
5.0
(1)
"Reflex sight works great on my FPC9. Permanently paired a Trijicon MRO with it."
#27
Leupold 3.6-18x44
5.0
(1)
"- ATACR 4-16x42
- Leupold 3.6-18x44"
#28
Primary Arms PLX
5.0
(1)
"- Primary Arms PLX"
#29
Ghost
5.0
(1)
"I love my Ghosts, just ordered one more to replace a 507comp."
#30
Holosun, Trijicon, Vortex
5.0
(1)
"Lots of options for optics, holosun, trijicon, vortex, etc. pick what you like."
#31
Athlon Midas Tac
5.0
(1)
"+1 for the Midas Tac."
#32
Athlon Midas Tac 6-24
5.0
(1)
"I have an Athlon Midas Tac 6-24 on my 457 Precision Chassis MTR and it’s awesome."
#33
Trijicon Accupoint 1-6x
5.0
(1)
"Trijicon Accupoint 1-6x is a great optic."
#34
Vortex Razor 1-6
5.0
(1)
"Vortex razor 1-6 in your choice of high quality mount."
#35
Vortex Defender Mini Dot
5.0
(1)
"Their Defender mini dot product line is the only reflex sight that has ever looked like an actual circle."
#36
Primary Arms Prism Optics
5.0
(1)
"Primary Arms prism optics are fantastic."
#37
Olight
5.0
(1)
"Got one a few months ago and loving it."
#38
Skinner
5.0
(1)
"You will have no problem taking shots out to 50 yards with this setup."
#39
NX8
5.0
(1)
"I run the NX8 2.5-20 on mine."
#40
Holosun 507C
4.0
(1)
"I find my Holosun 507c with green chevron reticle is super crisp."
#41
Vortex Spitfire 1x
4.0
(1)
"I did see midway has the old 1x spitfire for $149, which seemed reasonable."
#42
Primary Arms SLx
4.0
(1)
"The PA SLx line is very good."
#43
RMSc
4.0
(1)
"Any optic that is a RMSc footprint."
#44
SCS-PDP
4.0
(1)
"It's a solid optic overall."
#45
ATACR
4.0
(1)
"- Atacr 4-16."
#46
Lancer Tactical
4.0
(1)
"I put a 30 dollar lancer tactical dot on mine, works just fine."
#47
ETR
4.0
(1)
"I have the ETR on my Tikka T1X, it’s pretty slick so far."
#48
Midas Tac
4.0
(1)
"I have the Midas Tac myself on a T1X build and love it for what it is."
#49
Atacr
4.0
(1)
"I run Atacrs on mine, most people do run higher end scopes."
#50
Maven
4.0
(1)
"- Maven rs1.2 2.5-15."
#51
Cyelee
4.0
(1)
"Cyelee Cat Pro."
#52
Zero Compromise
4.0
(1)
"Even though the Zero Compromise 4-20 he reviewed had obvious issues, many feel it's better than the NF 4-16"
#53
HS510C
4.0
(1)
"I would probably buy used off of r/gunaccessoriesforsale . I would go with an HS510C or AEMS."
#54
Mark 4HD
4.0
(1)
"Check out the mark 4hd as well."
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